I appreciate all of the feedback. I want to go to a college that has good sports teams as I really enjoy watching college football and college basketball. I also want to go to a colder climate, preferably with outdoor activities in close range. UNR and Boise appeal to me for those reasons and for the fact that they are in a new area but a relatively easy flight home. I have looked at Washington State and seriously considered it, but was hesitant as it is in a small town with little opportunity for jobs and is quite costly to fly in and out of. A family friend goes there and really enjoys it though. NAU is another one that I have considered and should look closer into. My family probably makes close to $90K-$100K but we live in a little apartment in Orange County.
I have cousins that go to San Diego State, CSU Channel Islands, Boise, UC Berkeley, and Stanford and have heard good about all of them except Channel Islands.
I enjoy history and writing, so teaching or even law is a possibility. My mom is a Spanish teacher.